By Dan Walsh at special meeting of Wexford County Council Wexford’s coastline consists of 260kms, one of the biggest in the country, and 211kms is described as ‘soft coastline’ and is vulnerable to erosion, members learned at a special meeting of Wexford County Council on “climate change, coastal erosion, coastal flooding and rising sea levels”Continue reading ““The soft soil of Wexford is falling into the sea””
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€75,000 for ’98 Rebellion 225th commemoration programme
By Dan Walsh Wexford County Council today announced that the Planning Department has received funding support of €75,000 from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media for the development of a countywide commemorative programme to mark the 225th anniversary of the events surrounding the 1798 Rebellion in Co. Wexford in the comingContinue reading “€75,000 for ’98 Rebellion 225th commemoration programme”
Consultants appointed for Wexford Flood Relief Scheme
By Dan Walsh Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Patrick O’Donovan T.D., visited Wexford on Thursday where he welcomed the appointment of Nicholas O’Dwyer Ltd as engineering and environmental consultants to carry out the design of the Wexford Town and Environs Flood Relief Scheme. The Wexford Flood Relief SchemeContinue reading “Consultants appointed for Wexford Flood Relief Scheme”
Improved Wexford water quality for 26,000
By Dan Walsh Uisce Éireann has announced that works are due to commence on the upgrade of the Newtown Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the project will benefit over 26,000 customers, ensuring the continued delivery of clean, safe drinking water to Wexford Town. Speaking to WexfordLocal.com Programme Manager Ian O’Neill said; “Uisce Éireann is delightedContinue reading “Improved Wexford water quality for 26,000”
Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent
By Dan Walsh An agreement has been signed between the President of Georgia Southern University, Dr. Kyle Marrero, and the Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council, Cllr George Lawlor for the refurbishment of the Adoration Convent in Wexford town. Wexford County Council purchased the extensive building beside Bride Street Church for accommodation for students from GeorgiaContinue reading “Funding for former Wexford Adoration Convent”
Wexford prepares for Fleadh 2024
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting There was a ‘dancing at the crossroads’ atmosphere at last Monday’s monthy meeting of Wexford County Council held at Carricklawn HQ where members were rejoicing at the welcome news that Wexford town has been chosen to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2024. The only missing ingredientContinue reading “Wexford prepares for Fleadh 2024”
Fleadh 2024 is coming to Wexford
By Dan Walsh Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann 2024, organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, will be held in Wexford town from August 4th to 11th following an official announcement by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Ard Comhairle in Dublin today. The other applicant for the Fleadh was Belfast. Wexford has a long history in Comhaltas and hasContinue reading “Fleadh 2024 is coming to Wexford”
Potential for 2,000 jobs at Trinity Wharf
By Dan Walsh Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, was in Wexford town last Thursday for the official ‘turning of the sod’ on Phase 1 of the iconic waterfront development at Trinity Wharf. Wexford County Council estimate that Trinity Wharf has the potential to provide over 2,000 jobs over the nextContinue reading “Potential for 2,000 jobs at Trinity Wharf”
€15.6m Uisce Eireann project opens at Arthurstown
By Dan Walsh The new wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown was officially opened by Minister Darragh O’ Brien, TD, Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and officials from Uisce Éireann and Wexford County Council today. The €15.6 million investment by Uisce Éireann involved the construction of a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant in Arthurstown,Continue reading “€15.6m Uisce Eireann project opens at Arthurstown”
Edermine Bridge is closed
By Dan Walsh at Edermine Edermine Bridge will be closed to traffic for some time after a tractor crashed through the steel parapet last night narrowly avoiding a catastrophic situation. It appears that the tractor was coming from the east side when a loaded trailer tipped up causing the tractor to crash into the sidingContinue reading “Edermine Bridge is closed”
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